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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 321.28 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 321.28 and 176.24 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 321.28 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/321.28 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 321.28 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 56,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620.34/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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